Jay Chou (周杰倫), known as “周董,” has found himself in a situation where playing sports has turned into a fan meet-up rather than a casual game session. He recently took to Instagram on August 26th to announce a change in his routine – rain or shine, he will no longer be playing indoor tennis due to the constant fan interactions that turn his games into a show. In a light-hearted tone, he humorously urged his fans not to waste their time waiting for him at the court.
Frequently engaging in tennis matches with his friends, Jay Chou shared on his Instagram story on the 26th, “Even when it’s raining, I won’t be going indoors to play anymore. Every time I go, it turns into a performance match, and after playing, I have to sign autographs and take photos.” He kindly requested his fans to refrain from specially waiting at the tennis court for him, saying, “Starting now, please don’t waste your time waiting for me at the court. Use that time to do what you should be doing. I won’t be signing autographs or taking photos at the court.”
Although playing sports has lost its original purpose of relaxation for Jay Chou due to the post-game autograph and photo sessions, he lightened the mood by setting forth an “exception clause” and providing a star-chasing guide for his fans. He jokingly mentioned, “Unless you beat Wu Chun (吳尊) 6:0, you can come and take photos with me…” He went on to emphasize, “I’m saying it again – don’t wait for me at the court, wait for me at Marvel Stadium on 10/17.”
The reference to “吳尊6:0” in Jay Chou’s statement stems from a recent humorous incident during a tennis match between the two. Wu Chun, after attending a birthday party for Kun Ling, was invited by Jay Chou for a night-time tennis match, where Jay Chou emerged victorious with a score of 6:0. A disgruntled Wu Chun exclaimed, “I refuse to accept defeat,” attributing his loss to having consumed alcohol that evening, which he believed affected his performance.
In response to Wu Chun’s claim of losing due to being under the influence, Jay Chou jokingly dismissed it as “no excuse.” As for the mention of “10/17 at Marvel Stadium,” it is because Jay Chou is set to perform at the Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia on October 17th as part of his world tour concert. Humorously addressing his fans, he suggested that rather than trying to catch him at the tennis court, they should attend his live concert at the venue.